Or Chadash in Clinton Township announces its pre-school programming for 2013-14

Or Chadash, 149 Foothill Road, Clinton Township, has announced its pre-school programming for the Jewish High Holy Days â Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur â and this new 2013-14 academic year.

Or Chadash has announced its pre-school programming for the Jewish High Holy Days (Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur) and this new 2013-14 academic year. Educators and teaching assistants will be working together to deliver holiday-oriented programming for children, parents and caregivers, using hands-on activities while encouraging a love of learning and Jewish life in a creative, supportive and warm environment.

Rosh Hashanah children's service will be held Thursday, Sept. 5, at 3 p.m., and the Yom Kippur children's service will be held on Saturday, Sept. 14, at 2 p.m. All are invited and encouraged to celebrate the holidays with them. During the Rosh Hashanah children's service, Rabbi Forman and student cantor Kathy Gohr will engage the children with meaningful stories and activities. Families will learn the Shofar song, as well as participate in a learning activity introducing traditional and contemporary customs to celebrate the Jewish New Year. On Yom Kippur, children and families will learn about the story of Jonah and the importance of saying “sorry” for mistakes. For both programs, a short service will be incorporated in the activities.

Temple Tots is a one-hour program, again led by Rabbi Forman, student cantor Gohr, educator Betsy Zalaznick and teaching assistants. It offers enriched programming, story time, music and craft projects for pre-school aged children. This program meets on Sundays at 11 a.m. until noon (ish) and is geared towards children ages 2-5 and their parents, grandparents or caregivers.

Temple Tots will be held Sundays, Oct. 6, Nov. 3, Dec. 15, Jan. 5, Feb. 2, March 9 and April 6.
All of these activities and programs are free and open to the community.

For more information or to register, go to orchadash-nj.org or call 908-806-2122.

Or Chadash is at 149 Foothill Road, Clinton Township, conveniently located on the north-bound side of Route 31 between Clinton and Flemington.